Construction Update | Aug. 13 2026 

Back to School: Safer Crossings along 5600 South 

As students head back to school, it's a great time to highlight pedestrian safety improvements completed near schools, including an upgraded HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) signal near Roy Elementary and a new HAWK signal and pedestrian crossing and 2100 West near Roy Jr. High.

HAWK signals provide a safer way for pedestrians to cross busy roadways by stopping traffic when activated. As students head back to school, remember to:

• Slow down when approaching school zones and pedestrian crossings
• Stay alert and watch for students and other pedestrians
• Be prepared to stop when HAWK signal is activated
• Wait until the crosswalk is clear before proceeding

HAWK signal at Roy Elementary near 2200 West facing southeast.

Join Us as We Celebrate a Community Milestone

The 5600 South Project is nearly complete! Join UDOT and the project team as we celebrate this milestone and thank the community for their support throughout construction. Stop by to meet the team, view project displays, learn about the completed improvements, and enjoy a complimentary sweet treat.

The open house will be held in conjunction with Roy Elementary School's Back-to-School Night. We hope you'll join us!

Final Construction Activties 

Construction crews are in the final stages of construction, completing remaining punch list work throughout the project corridor. This week or early next week, crews are anticipated to install barrier-mounted sign bases along Freeway Park Dr. This work is expected to take approximately one day and will require one-way traffic with flagging operations.

Drivers may encounter intermittent short-term lane or shoulder closures as crews conduct final inspections, install signs, electrical work, and complete minor project items. Drivers should expect minimal delays. 

Crews complete prep for sign installation work along Missile Way near I-15 facing northwest.

Ongoing Activities and Project Information

Individual Property Restoration is Complete

Construction activities affecting individual properties have now been completed, and no additional work is anticipated on or adjacent to private properties. Property owners may now proceed with remaining restoration on their properties that include:

• Park strip restoration 
• Sprinkler/irrigation repairs
• Mailbox installation 
• Landscape restoration and maintenance 

As the project approaches completion, if you have any questions regarding work complete near your property, please contact the project team before construction concludes this August. 

Along 5600 South and 2800 West intersection facing east.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements 

Crews completed significant pedestrian and bicycle improvements throughout the corridor, including new sidewalks, shared-use paths, enhanced crosswalks, and green pavement markings at select locations to help increase visibility and alert drivers to areas where bicylists may be present.

As you travel through the corridor, watch for pedestrians in crosswalks, be aware of bicyclists, obey traffic signals, and allow extra space when passing people walking or riding. 

Learn more about pedestrian and bicycle safety, including tips for sharing the road, by visiting UDOT's safety resources here. 

Bicycle lane striping along 5600 South over Union Pacific Railroad Bridge (UPRR) facing west.

UDOT Surplus Property Auctions 

As construction wraps up on the 5600 South project, community members interested in purchasing surplus UDOT property, equipment, or materials can learn more through the UDOT's Surplus Property Program. Surplus items and available properties are listed online as they become available, and auction schedules will vary throughout the year.

To learn more, visit the UDOT Surplus Property website for additional information. If you have any questions about the program, please contact the UDOT Surplus Property office at (385) 302-3752. 

UDOT property along 5600 South (SR-97) near 2800 West facing east.

Raised Median Safety Improvements 

Over the course of the project, crews have installed six raised medians throughout the corridor near the I-15 Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI), along 5600 South, 1900 West and 3500 West intersections. Raised medians are designed to improve safety by reducing conflict points, helping prevent severe crashes, and improving overall traffic flow. Drivers should plan ahead and use designated intersections and median openings when making left-turns or U-turns.

Learn more about how raised medians improve safety and how to navigate them by watching UDOT's education video here.

 New raised median along 5600 South near 3500 West intersection facing east.

Adjacent Area Projects 

In addition to construction on the 5600 South project, several nearby UDOT projects are currently under construction in the area. For more information, please contact the following project teams:

1800 North Interchange

Hotline: 385-383-6576

Email: 1800north@utah.gov

4400 South | I-15 & I-84 – Riverdale  

Hotline: 855-925-2801 (Project code: 3107)

Email: i84bridges@utah.gov

2000 West Interchange

Hotline: 888-556-0232 (ext. 4)

Email: 2000west@utah.gov

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